Edward McShaffrey, of Akron, was found guilty of gross sexual imposition, the Summit County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.

McShaffrey is set for sentencing at 11 a.m. Jan. 25, 2017. Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Lynne S. Callahan is presiding over the case.

McShaffrey was a licensed practical nurse at Brookdale Montrose Nursing Home. A co-worker reported to police that on Jan. 16 she caught him lifting up the shirt of a 69-year-old nursing home resident.

The victim couldn't communicate because of Parkinson's Disease, the news release said.

"We appreciate the jury's effort in seeking justice for this case. This situation saddens us deeply because having the trust our residents and their families is extremely important to us," said Heather Hunter, senior public relations assistant for Brookdale Senior Living Inc. "This type of conduct or behavior by an associate is never tolerated by us under any circumstances. Our thoughts are with the victim today."

The company said in an email in January that they fired McShaffrey. They noted that they performed a background check on him before he was hired. The check came back clear of anything that would "show cause for concern."

McShaffrey became a licensed practical nurse in 2004, state records say.